If you have a choice between steel and aluminum systems which is best.
How to instan gutters.
Make sure that the tapered end of the downspout is facing down and aimed in the appropriate direction.
The key to installing the hangers correctly is to screw them into the rafter boards not just the front fascia.
Mark the point to be cut on the gutters with an.
Fasten the downspout to the gutters and the downspout to the outlet tube either with pop rivets or the appropriate screws.
Steel is stronger and.
It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder.
Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.
Getting started part.
The gutter hangers should be spaced about every 2 feet or less for proper support.
Measure the fascia to determine the length of the gutter.
Secure the end cap to the gutter with a.
Gutter components are made by several manufacturers and are available through lumberyards.
Attach the gutter s fascia brackets to the rafter tails.
Snap the sections together.
To get the downspout to connect with the outlet tube crimp the downspout with some pliers.
Mount the gutters to the fascia.
Drill a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm pilot hole through the fascia and.
Apply gutter sealant to an end cap then press the cap onto one end of the gutter.
Mounting the gutters 1.
Installing gutters in 18 steps snap a chalk line across the fascia creating the proper pitch toward the downspout end.
If you do not screw the hangers into the rafters you run the risk of the gutter falling when it is filled with water.